Hearty Vegetarian Vegetable Soup
A warm and comforting hearty vegetable soup packed with fresh vegetables and rich flavors, perfect for a nutritious vegetarian meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, with juices
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the diced potatoes, zucchini, and green beans. Stir to combine all vegetables.
Pour in the vegetable broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
Add the dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the soup.
Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty vegetarian vegetable soup.